Alstroemeria hybrid 'Walter Fleming' Plant Care Reminders

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General Information

Instruction By

Steve Brigham

Notes

The mild coastal Southern California climate is a great climate for growing many of the modern evergreen hybrid alstroemerias, especially those that have been selected for garden (not greenhouse) performance. If you don't let them make seed, the best of these hybrids can give you brilliant flower color from spring through fall.

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

February

1. Buy

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

2. Plant

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

3. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

March

1. Buy

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

2. Plant

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

3. Fertilize

Feed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.

4. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

5. Mulch

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

April

1. Buy

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

2. Plant

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

3. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

4. Prune

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

5. Mulch

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

6. Harvest

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

May

1. Buy

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

2. Plant

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

3. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

4. Prune

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

5. Mulch

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

6. Harvest

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

June

1. Buy

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

2. Plant

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

3. Fertilize

Feed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.

4. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

5. Prune

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

6. Mulch

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

7. Harvest

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

July

1. Buy

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

2. Plant

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

3. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

4. Prune

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

5. Mulch

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

6. Transplant

Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.

7. Propagate

Propagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.

8. Harvest

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

August

1. Buy

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

2. Plant

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

3. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

4. Prune

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

5. Mulch

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

6. Transplant

Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.

7. Propagate

Propagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.

8. Harvest

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

September

1. Buy

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

2. Plant

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

3. Fertilize

Feed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.

4. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

5. Prune

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

6. Mulch

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

7. Transplant

Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.

8. Propagate

Propagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.

9. Harvest

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

October

1. Buy

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

2. Plant

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

3. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

4. Prune

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

5. Mulch

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

6. Transplant

Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.

7. Harvest

vCut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

November

1. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

December

1. Water

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

Buy

When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!

February

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

March

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

April

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

May

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

June

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

July

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

August

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

September

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

October

Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

February

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

March

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

April

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

May

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

June

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

July

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

August

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

September

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

October

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

March

Feed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.

June

Feed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.

September

Feed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.

Water

Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?

January

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

February

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

March

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

April

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

May

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

June

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

July

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

August

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

September

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

October

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

November

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

December

Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.

Prune

When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?

April

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

May

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

June

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

July

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

August

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

September

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

October

Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.

Mulch

Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?

March

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

April

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

May

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

June

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

July

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

August

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

September

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

October

Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.

Transplant

When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?

July

Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.

August

Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.

September

Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.

October

Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

July

Propagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.

August

Propagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.

September

Propagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.

Harvest

When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?

April

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

May

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

June

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

July

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

August

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

September

Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!

October

vCut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!